The COVID-19 pandemic took a devastating human toll on Latin America and the Caribbean, taking the lives of more than 2.7 million people across our hemisphere — accounting for more than 40 percent of global reported deaths. It showed us the many cracks in our global health systems and underscored the importance of strong and resilient…
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FACT SHEET: Investing in the Special Friendship and Alliance Between the United States and the Philippines
At the White House, President Biden and President Marcos advanced an ambitious agenda for the U.S.-Philippines alliance and celebrated the tremendous momentum now animating bilateral efforts to advance prosperity, security, and friendship among our peoples. Today President Joe Biden welcomes Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to the White House. This follows President Biden’s September 2022…
Remarks by President Biden at a Reception to Celebrate Eid al-Fitr
East Room 5:52 P.M. EDT AUDIENCE MEMBER: We love you! (Laughter.) THE PRESIDENT: Welcome to your home. Welcome, everyone. Eid Mubarak — AUDIENCE: Eid Mubarak! THE PRESIDENT: — to one and all. I — I just asked — AUDIENCE MEMBER: Thanks, Uncle Joe. (Laughter.) THE PRESIDENT: (Laughs.) I just asked whether or not prayer was…
Background Press Call by a Senior Administration Official Previewing President Biden’s Third Day in the Republic of Korea
Via Teleconference 8:39 A.M. KST MODERATOR: Good morning, everybody. I hope you all had a very restful second night in Seoul. Thanks again for joining us on this background press briefing this morning. As I mentioned on the invite, this call is on background, attributable to “senior administration officials,” and embargoed until the call’s conclusion.…
FACT SHEET: President’s FY23 Budget Restores American Leadership and Confronts Global Threats
President Biden from day one has been committed to upholding our Nation’s sacred obligation to properly prepare and equip those we send in harm’s way, and ensuring our military has the resources it needs to meet 21st century challenges. The President’s FY23 Budget reflects that commitment by making one of the largest investments in national…
Readout of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr.’s Meeting with President Joko Widodo of Indonesia
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. today met with President Joko Widodo of Indonesia. President Biden underscored the importance of the U.S.-Indonesia Strategic Partnership and they discussed ways to strengthen it. The President welcomed Indonesia’s forthcoming G20 Presidency and expressed support for Indonesia’s leadership in the Indo-Pacific as the world’s third largest democracy and a strong proponent…
Press Gaggle by Principal Deputy Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan En Route Glasgow, Scotland
10:17 A.M. GMT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: All right, guys. Thank you so much for joining us on this trip. We have National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan to take a couple of questions from you. MR. SULLIVAN: Hey, guys. How are you? So, I thought I would just start with a little bit of context for what…
Press Briefing by Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan
James S. Brady Press Briefing Room 2:12 P.M. EDT MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Good afternoon, everybody. Q Good afternoon. MS. JEAN-PIERRE: Oh, okay. Well, thank you. (Laughter.) So, I want to start by addressing some devastating and alarming news from the Arizona Supreme Court. With today’s decision, millions of Arizonians will soon face an even more extreme…
Fact Sheet: Advancing Disability Inclusive Democracy in the United States and Globally
When the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) was signed 31 years ago, it provided historic civil rights protections for disabled Americans. Grounded in the four core outcomes of full participation, equal opportunity, independent living, and economic self-sufficiency, the ADA prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in many contexts of American life: public accommodations, employment, transportation,…
Announcing Tribal Consultation and Public Input Opportunities on Indigenous Traditional Ecological Knowledge in Federal Policy
By: Alondra Nelson, Deputy Assistant to the President, Deputy Director for Science and Society performing the duties of the Director, Office of Science and Technology Policy Brenda Mallory, Chair, Council on Environmental Quality Today we are excited to announce a series of opportunities for Tribal Consultation and public engagement to discuss the White House’s efforts…
